IPSC Shotgun - suggestions for a newbie!

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Hi
I am a newbie from Ontario. I am interested if finding more info regarding IPSC shot gun matches. Fun and affordability is the key feature. What guns do you guys suggest for an entry level shooter.
Thanks
 
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What he said....

Use whatever you currently have (assuming you have) and get out to a couple matches and see what everyone else is using.
Ask a few questions, ask to handle a few shotguns and see what you ultimately like and feel you could compete with.

Having said that, I use a Benelli Supernova as I feel it is the best platform for me.
I think it is more competitive than other pumps.

Oh, and you will probably want to go with a pump as there really is no magazine restriction with regards to our wonderful laws here in Canada.

With a semi, you would be limited to 5 in the magazine.
The plus side to that is that you will become a great reloader!!
 
While we are at it. What chokes are must have for the IPSC-like matches and for what kind of targets? For instance, stock 590 puts you into a huge disadvantage on buck shot A4 targets, especially when match uses significant portion of such targets. Same stands for far plates and bird shot.
 
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With buckshot stages you just use flight control shells and you are good to go.

That said...........many of us EESAers who tun 590A1s had our barrels threaded for chokes.

I use FULL, MOD and IC chokes depending on the stage.

For long steel and clays that are close to PT clays I fun full.

For Slugs I run Mod.

For general clays and plates I run IC.
 
stormbringer said:
With buckshot stages you just use flight control shells and you are good to go.
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We'll have to see the final edition, but Rules Committee proposed revisions voted at the last AGM has this for shotgun rulebook:

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5.5.6.2 Only cartridges using conventional wads are permitted. Cartridges using
specialized long-range wads are prohibited (see Glossary). See Rule 10.5.15
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+1 for the 590,...I have the recoil reducer comstock.(looks like a regular stock) the disadvantage to using a pistol grip full stock with a mossberg 590 is the actuation and clicking off the safety,..it is on top. I use the SJ hardware big safety..it is the cats ass. Heat shield is a must unless you want to bond your skin to the barrel.
 
euxx said:
We'll have to see the final edition, but Rules Committee proposed revisions voted at the last AGM has this for shotgun rulebook:

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5.5.6.2 Only cartridges using conventional wads are permitted. Cartridges using
specialized long-range wads are prohibited (see Glossary). See Rule 10.5.15
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Lucky for us we live in a relatively free country........

VP and his cronies can rot as far as I am concerned with regard to IPSC and IPSC Shotgun in particular.
I know the OP asked about IPSC Shotgun but he will soon learn that the REAL fun with a shotgun comes in MULTIGUN matches.......

That means no piddly little dictator can make up rules on a whim.

Sooooooo

Flight control buckshot it is!!

(for long tight shots on paper that is).
 
Outlaw matches are the future. IPSC shotgun is nothing compared to multi-gun, and multi-gun rules are nowhere near as stupid.
 
Onagoth said:
Outlaw matches are the future. IPSC shotgun is nothing compared to multi-gun, and multi-gun rules are nowhere near as stupid.
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Long live the Stormbringer and whole crew at EESA.
Putting the words Guns and Fun back together again.



I did my first few Shotgun/ Multi-gun matches with a 6+1 shot 870P.
Quickly realized the 8+1 shot 590s are the way to go.

My 590 barrel is going to http://www.tacord.com/vangcomp.htm
for the Vang Comp System minus the ports.
 
maurice said:
I use the SJ hardware big safety..it is the cats ass. Heat shield is a must unless you want to bond your skin to the barrel.
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Crap I forgot that addition...........SJ hardware BIG safety as well on mine.

I have the speedfeed stock without a pistol grip.....due to the safety issue with Mossys with Pistol Grips.

I just installed one on Lonedrone's Rig before the FNH match.......they make a HUGE difference. My install went sweet.......his was a PITA due to the non tamper screws on the factory.


Oh I should mention that I started with a 870 as well.

In terms of Semi auto guns.............

I would be ALL OVER a FNH SLP...... Saw plenty in the states and they cycle like the devil.


Tac ord did our Vang comp (less comp) conversions as well.
 
Yeah....if I ever manage to get a 930, the barrel will be going to Casey for cutting and threading...took less than 36 hours there and back...can't argue with that.
 
stormbringer said:
Crap I forgot that addition...........SJ hardware BIG safety as well on mine.

In terms of Semi auto guns.............

I would be ALL OVER a FNH SLP...... Saw plenty in the states and they cycle like the devil.
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Yes I was shooting with the FNH team and saw how good they are.

I'm trying right now to get one but we don't seem to have a Canadian distributor for FNH. :confused:
 
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